Greater Noida's Costly New Overbridge Is Already Falling Apart, and Residents Are Furious
Infrastructure investment is supposed to bring Noida's residents safer, smoother journeys — but the rapid deterioration of a brand-new, high-cost overbridge in Greater Noida has sparked a public debate about construction quality, accountability, and whether taxpayers are getting what they paid for.
🛣️ New Overbridge's Asphalt Starts Peeling Within a Fortnight
Times of India reported that the asphalt layer on a newly inaugurated overbridge in Greater Noida began peeling off just two weeks after it was opened to the public. The visible deterioration so soon after inauguration has alarmed commuters and raised immediate questions about the quality of materials and workmanship used in the project. Residents and civic observers are demanding that authorities investigate and hold contractors accountable. The incident is seen as emblematic of broader concerns about construction standards in public infrastructure projects. [4]
🏗️ Eight-Lane ROB Surface Fails to Survive First Monsoon Spell
Hindustan Times reported that the road surface on the new eight-lane rail overbridge in Greater Noida peeled away following a monsoon downpour, exposing the structure's vulnerability to weather almost immediately after opening. The failure of a major piece of infrastructure to withstand even its first monsoon season has struck residents as both alarming and inexcusable. The report highlights the urgency of a technical review of the construction and raises questions about the inspection processes that should have prevented such an outcome. [5]
💸 ₹194 Crore Bridge, Built Over Six Years, Crumbles in Two Weeks
Inshorts summarised the key facts: the eight-lane railway overbridge cost approximately ₹194 crore to build, construction began in 2020, and it was opened to the public on June 24. Its purpose was to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between Greater Noida West and Greater Noida — a critical corridor for thousands of daily commuters. The 1.6-kilometre structure's failure to maintain its road surface through a single monsoon downpour, just two weeks after opening, has left taxpayers questioning how such a costly project could fall short so quickly. [6]
Sources: [4] The Times of India · [5] Hindustan Times · [6] Inshorts